Deeming
Deeming rules are used to work out income from your financial assets. We add this to your other income and apply the income test to work out your payment rate.
How much Rent Assistance you can get
The amount of Rent Assistance you can get depends on how much rent you pay.
Income from self employment
If you’re self employed you need to tell us about your business income. This is so we can pay you the right amount. You also need to tell us if this changes.
How to prove your identity with Centrelink
You need to prove your identity before you claim a payment or service.
Concession and health care cards
Concession and health care cards can get you cheaper health services and medicines.
Updating parental income details
You’ll need to update your income details if you or your child get a letter from us asking for these.
Granny flat interest
A granny flat interest is an agreement for accommodation for life. It can affect your eligibility or rate of payment and we may include it in your assets test.
How much you can gift
Your payment may be affected if you gift more than the value of the gifting free area each year.
Proving your identity online for Centrelink
How to prove who you are to Centrelink online.
How to contact the Financial Information Service
We have Financial Information Service (FIS) Officers to help you.